The development of the decimal system shows progress in which field of ancient India?
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Correct answer: Mathematics
A decimal system organises numbers according to powers of ten and supports efficient calculation. Its development reflects progress in mathematics, including the use of place value and, in later developments, the importance of zero. Naval warfare, coin melting and horse riding are unrelated fields and do not explain the significance of decimal notation.
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Mathematics
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A decimal system organises numbers according to powers of ten and supports efficient calculation. Its development reflects progress in mathematics, including the use of place value and, in later developments, the importance of zero. Naval warfare, coin melting and horse riding are unrelated fields and do not explain the significance of decimal notation.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.
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